Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Sylvania, OH

Respiratory Therapy Technician
Location: Sylvania, OH
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist – Night Shift

Location

Ohio

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide intensive respiratory care and patient transport as medically prescribed, operating invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices
• Conduct physician-prescribed treatments including chest physiotherapy, suctioning, oximetry and capnography monitoring, pulmonary function studies, and arterial puncture
• Assist with respiratory-related procedures such as bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, and chest tube placement; perform tracheostomy care including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes
• Perform insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes via freehand technique and/or video laryngoscope system; perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation per BLS and ACLS guidelines
• Perform 12-Lead EKG and basic arrhythmia recognition; conduct routine review of patient chest x-rays to determine need for further evaluation
• Accurately document all treatments, patient responses, and respiratory therapy charges; communicate effectively with attending and pulmonary physicians and participate in shift-to-shift handoff communication

Required Qualifications

• Active Respiratory Therapist license valid in the state of Ohio
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• Ability to operate and maintain mechanical ventilation equipment and perform equipment set-up and self-testing
• Ability to work with minimal supervision within the scope of professional licensure

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with moderate complexity laboratory testing protocols including specimen handling, quality controls, and documentation
• Familiarity with PleurX catheter drainage and similar chest drainage devices
• Experience with video laryngoscope systems for endotracheal intubation

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic clinical environment utilizing a broad and advanced respiratory therapy skill set
• Contract position offering flexibility and professional growth in a specialized therapy discipline